Cashmere Blend Graduated Compression Tights from Japan
Luxury tights incorporating cashmere (fine animal hair) with graduated compression for edema prevention, ideal for professional women. Falls under HTS 6115.10.15.20 as wool/fine animal hair graduated compression tights, meeting chapter notes for knitted hosiery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Test for minimum 50% wool/animal hair content; blends below threshold reclassify to synthetic headings
• Use ITC fiber identification methods for cashmere authentication to prevent fraud claims
• Avoid marketing as 'ski tights'; could misclassify under 6112 if resembling ski ensembles